Best Dr. Ricardo Rivera Podcasts (2024)

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Unlocking the Secrets of Cannabis with the Science of Environmental Analytics 48:53

3y ago48:53

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In this episode we take a deep dive into some of the most fascinating aspects of cannabis that not even I had heard of before. We sit down with Dr. Alex Guenther and Dr. William Vizuete of Pacific Environmetal Analytics, to explore the increadible role plants play within our complex atmosphere. But most importantly, how within the entire plant king…

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Cannabis Science Podcast Back and Better Than Ever! 19:58

3+ y ago19:58

19:58

By Dr. Ricardo Rivera

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BONUS: Lo-Fi Juke by Brentwoods x Paperwave 3:38

4y ago3:38

3:38

Cannabis Science Podcast is deeply influenced by radio and music. What better way to blend these two things together than to have some Bonus music from our very own DJ Paperwave and Brentwoods with one of their new tracks calle Lo-Fi Juke. Enjoy! Additional resources and information http://www.cannabisconciencia.org http://www.coopradio.org Music b…

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The Dangers of Hydrocarbon Extraction 1:00:40

4y ago1:00:40

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For many people throughout the cannabis industry, the words hydrocarbon extraction often elicits very “polarizing” opinions. For some, it’s the ideal method for creating the best cannabis concentrates currently available. For others, it provokes images of toxic by-products and explosive outcomes. The reality of course, is somewhere in between. If d…

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The Science of Environmental Engineering for Cannabis Cultivation 57:52

4y ago57:52

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As humans, we need certain temperatures and humidity levels in our environment for our bodies to be at their best, and Cannabis Sativa is no different. When conditions drift outside these ranges, bad things usually start happening. For today’s episode we wanted to invite an engineer and expert in heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, and dehumidi…

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The Science of Hydrocarbon Cannabis Extraction 49:49

4y ago49:49

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For many people throughout the cannabis industry, the words hydrocarbon extraction often elicits very “polarizing” opinions. For some, it’s the ideal method for creating the best cannabis concentrates currently available. For others, it provokes images of toxic by-products and explosive outcomes. The reality of course, is somewhere in between. If d…

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Unlocking the Secrets of Cannabis Trichomes and Terpenes – with Dewey Scientific’s Dr. Jordan Zager and Dr. Mark Lange 34:21

4y ago34:21

34:21

Throughout North America’s heartland, farmers are once again turning to hemp cultivation as a cash crop. To improve overall crop quality and yields, farmers have begun relying on enterprising start-ups like Dewey Scientific to help them achieve the best results. With state-of-the-art genomic analysis, Dr. Jordan Zager and Dr. Mark Lange, can peer m…

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Cannabis and the Immune System – with Curt Robbins 1:10:11

4+ y ago1:10:11

1:10:11

As COVID-19 cases continue to surge worldwide, there’s been a lot of interest in exploring natural alternatives that could help us manage this and many other infections. One of the alternatives that some people have suggested are cannabis and cannabis-derived products, such as CBD. To do this topic justice, I invited Curt Robbins to join me and sha…

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COVID-19 and The Cannabis Industry 41:15

4+ y ago41:15

41:15

From coast to coast and all across the world there are two things that consumers have been focusing on extensively during this crisis, toilet paper and cannabis. As COVID-19 cases soar worldwide, so are cannabis sales in places where this is legal. Today we’re going to cover one of the bright spots in our current economy that hasn’t slowed down due…

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Cannabis, Diet, and Health – Disease Prevention Advice From Dr. Debra Kimless 48:34

4+ y ago48:34

48:34

As the saying goes “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure”. Dr. Debra Kimless, renowned physician and Chief Medical Officer for Pure Green gives us her take on the best ways to live a long and healthy life. Dr. Kimless is the person whom colleagues trust to help heal the patients with the direst of prognoses. In the process, she’s transfo…

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Cannabis and Sports 32:51

4+ y ago32:51

32:51

Ever wondered what would happen if you used cannabis before a run, lifting weights, or playing a sport? Does cannabis help or hinder performance? As an athlete myself, I have been very curious about these exact questions as well as many others. Today we’ll be taking a look at what the science has to says about cannabis use in sports and fitness. If…

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Cannabinol: The Forgotten Cannabinoid 34:51

4+ y ago34:51

34:51

With all the focus on THC and CBD, we often forget that it all started with CBN. Discovered long before any of the other more famous cannabinoids, cannabinol (aka CBN), has had a long and fascinating history. Despite this, only recently has CBN garnered the spotlight as a valuable therapeutic alternative to THC. The team takes a really deep dive in…

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Cannabis Science Jobs: Being a Quality Assurance Person with Dr. Cris Alves 25:09

4+ y ago25:09

25:09

The Canadian Government in the last few years has been on the global vanguard of cannabis industry regulations. A critical job within this new Canadian cannabis industry is that of Quality Assurance Person (or QAP). This science focused position forms the foundation for the operations of all licensed producers and cannabis processing facilities, bu…

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TWICS: Understanding E-Cig or Vaping Associated Lung Injury 6:17

4+ y ago6:17

6:17

Back from a well-earned vacation, Dr. Cris Alves discusses the latest in cannabis science and industry news. Today he discusses an in-depth article from the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on the causes behind vaping associated lung injuries in North America. We will continue to provide accurate updates on this very serious…

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The Entourage Effect aka Cannabis Synergism 32:32

4+ y ago32:32

32:32

I’m sure many people have heard about the “Entourage Effect”, also known as synergism between cannabinoids and other compound in cannabis. But is that actually true? Can the compounds in cannabis really come together to create a significantly different effect or is it just that these compounds are each beneficial and are able to coexist together. E…

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TWICS: Pathogens and Molds Affecting Cannabis Quality 4:45

4+ y ago4:45

4:45

Dr. Cris Alves discusses the latest in cannabis science and industry news. Today he reviews a paper from Simon Fraser University in Vancouver, BC. The paper titled; Pathogens and Molds Affecting Production and Quality of Cannabis sativa L., was published in the journal FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE. Punja Z, et al. Pathogens and Molds Affecting Produc…

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Cannabis Pharma Industry Confidential - Interview with Stephen Goldner, Founder & CEO of Pure Green 44:27

4+ y ago44:27

44:27

Stephen “Steve” Goldner was a pharma wunderkind. At age 22 he and his mentor created the modern formulation for methadone used as standard treatment for opioid dependence worldwide. Since then, he and his team have gotten 100’s of drugs and medical devices approved for sale around the world. Yet, as a child of the 60’s Steve saw first-hand the last…

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TWICS: Uncovering the Entourage Effect – Do Terpenes Really Matter? 7:29

4+ y ago7:29

7:29

Dr. Cris Alves discusses the latest in cannabis science and industry news. Today he reviews a paper from the Institute of Plant Sciences in Bet Dagan, Israel which focuses on furthering our understanding of synergism found within cannabis. The paper titled; Terpenoids and phytocannabinoids co-produced in Cannabis Sativa strains show specific intera…

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Decarboxylate Your Life - The Science of Cannabinoid Decarboxylation 34:13

4+ y ago34:13

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The cannabinoids created within cannabis flowers in their raw form are inactive. It is only when they are “activated” that they become therapeutically useful to us. This process is commonly known as decarboxylation. In this episode we take a look at the chemistry of cannabinoid decarboxylation. We cover the best methods to decarboxylate your cannab…

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TWICS: Unlocking The Secrets of Terpene Production in Cannabis 7:06

4+ y ago7:06

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Dr. Cris Alves discusses the latest in cannabis science and industry news. Today he reviews a fascinating paper from a collaboration between Steep Hill Labs and Medicinal Genomics. Focusing on identifying the complete genomic sequences of the terpene synthase family of Cannabis directly involved in the synthesis of terpene molecules within the plan…

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TWICS: Heavy Metal Hemp 5:08

4+ y ago5:08

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Dr. Cris Alves discusses the latest in cannabis science and industry news. Today he reviews an amazing paper from various universities around the US. Focusing on the coal producing areas of the Eastern States. The paper titled; Enhanced tolerance of industrial hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) plants on abandoned mine land soil leads to overexpression of c…

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Veterinary Cannabis - Medicating Our Pets 28:17

4+ y ago28:17

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In humans, cannabis has long been known to be effective at relieving a variety of different conditions. But what happens in the case of our animal companions, does it work for them as well? The team takes a look at a few studies that try to answer this question. Including whether veterinarians in the US and Canada recommend giving cannabis or canna…

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TWICS: Lettuce Chlorosis Virus-A New Threat to Cannabis Production 4:08

4+ y ago4:08

4:08

Dr. Cris Alves discusses the latest in cannabis science and industry news. Today he reviews a paper from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem in Israel. The paper titled; Lettuce Chlorosis Virus Disease: A New Threat to Cannabis Production published in the journal VIRUSES. Hadad L, et al. Lettuce Chlorosis Virus Disease: A New Threat to Cannabis Prod…

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TWICS: Plant Growth Promoting Bacteria for Cannabis Production 6:07

4+ y ago6:07

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Dr. Cris Alves discusses the latest in cannabis science and industry news. Today he reviews a very interesting paper from McGill University in Montreal. The paper titled; Plant Growth-Promoting Rhizobacteria for Cannabis Production: Yield, Cannabinoid Profile and Disease Resistance published in the journal FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY. Additional info…

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Cannabis-Infused Topicals – La Crème de la Crème? 31:21

5y ago31:21

31:21

As more countries begin to open their markets to cannabis, a group of products stand to become the next multi-billion-dollar segment of this industry. Topical cannabis is big business in the modern era, but its uses go at least as far back as 2000 BCE and likely much earlier. Salves, creams, ointments, and bars are just a few of the cannabis-infuse…

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TWICS: Pathology of Vaping-Associated Lung Injury 4:17

5y ago4:17

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The US Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has recently submitted a special report due to the alarming increase in severe lung disease caused by the use of e-cigarettes. It appears that what is today commonly known as vaping, may not be as innocuous as once thought. Dr. Cris Alves discusses Part 2 of the report from the CDC and the Path…

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TWICS: Cannabis Flavonoid Derivative as Promising Treatment of Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer 5:46

5y ago5:46

5:46

Dr. Cris Alves discusses the latest in cannabis science and industry news. Today he reviews a very interesting paper from Harvard Medical School. The paper titled; Flavonoid Derivative of Cannabis Demonstrates Therapeutic Potential in Preclinical Models of Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer published in the journal FRONTIERS IN ONCOLOGY. Additional infor…

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TWICS: CBD for Psychosis and Addiction Treatment - A Systematic Review 5:05

5y ago5:05

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Dr. Cris Alves discusses the latest in cannabis science and industry news. Today he reviews a paper from the Netherlands, at the Utrecht Brain Center. The paper titled, The Potential of Cannabidiol as a Treatment for Psychosis and Addiction: Who Benefits Most? A Systematic Review was published in the JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE. Additional informa…

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Solventless Cannabis Extraction – Kief, Hash, and Rosin 40:26

5y ago40:26

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Have you ever heard of kief, charas, or rosin? Ever wondered how these extracts are made? In this episode we talk about these extraction processes which do not involve any chemical solvents. We give special attention to rosin, which has become incredibly popular the last few years. Join us on this trip through the world of solventless cannabis extr…

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TWICS Special Report: Outbreak of Lung Disease Associated with E-Cig Use 4:16

5y ago4:16

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The US Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has recently submitted a special report due to the alarming increase in severe lung disease caused by the use of e-cigarettes. It appears that what is today commonly known as vaping, may not be as innocuous as once thought. Dr. Cris Alves discusses the latest report from the CDC, Schier et al. …

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TWICS #8: Scientific Support for CBD Efficacy in Parkinson’s Disease 4:14

5y ago4:14

4:14

Dr. Cris Alves discusses the latest in cannabis science and industry news. Today he reviews a very interesting paper from a renowned Brazilian cannabis lab at the University of Sao Paolo. The paper titled, Biological bases for a possible effect of cannabidiol in Parkinson’s disease was published in the BRAZILIAN JOURNAL OF PSYCHIATRY. Additional in…

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Extracting Cannabis with Ethanol – Good Idea or Drunk on Fumes 40:12

5y ago40:12

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Alcohol (aka ethanol) is one of the most popular recreational drugs on the planet. Ethanol is also widely used as an industrial solvent in a huge amount of processes, including cannabis extraction. In the second part of our cannabis extraction suite, the team looks at the science of cannabis extraction with ethanol. We cover the benefits, disadvant…

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TWICS #7: Biosynthesis of Unique Flavonoids in Cannabis 5:14

5y ago5:14

5:14

Dr. Cris Alves discusses the latest in cannabis science and industry news. Today he reviews a very interesting paper from a lab at the University of Guelph, that characterises two unique flavonoids in Cannabis Sativa L. The paper called Biosynthesis of cannflavins A and B from Cannabis sativa L published in PHYTOCHEMISTRY. Additional information an…

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The Cannabinoid Soup 41:06

5y ago41:06

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Cannabis is an incredibly dynamic plant with hundreds of chemical compounds within it. Despite the well-known THC and CBD molecules everyone talks about, few people really know or understand what composes the rest of the cannabinoid soup. In this episode, Dr. Ricardo Rivera explains what cannabinoids we should know about, how much of them there are…

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TWICS #6: Potential Adverse Effects of CBD 5:07

5y ago5:07

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Dr. Cris Alves discusses the latest in cannabis science and industry news. Today he reviews two papers on a topic that is not commonly discussed, which is the potential side effects for cannabidiol (CBD). The first is, Potential Adverse Drug Events and Drug–Drug Interactions with Medical and Consumer Cannabidiol (CBD) Use published in the JOURNAL O…

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Economics of Cannabis Retail Around the World 34:41

5y ago34:41

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Today our resident prosumer, Kimit Sekhon, lends us some of his direct hands-on expertise together with Dr. Ricardo Rivera in order to help make sense of the economics of retail cannabis prices as well as trends within the industry. We cover the top ten cities with the most and least expensive cannabis prices around the world and the reasons that a…

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TWICS #5: Exploring Anti-Tumor Effects of Cannabis Extracts 4:38

5y ago4:38

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Dr. Cris Alves discusses the latest in cannabis science and industry news for the week of Aug 12, 2019. Today he reviews another paper by an Israeli group, this time from the lab of Dr. David Meiri at Technion – Israel Institute of Technology. Baram L, et al. The heterogeneity and complexity of Cannabis extracts as antitumor agents. ONCOTARGET 2019…

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TWICS #4: Medicinal Cannabis and Macronutrients Supplementation 5:06

5y ago5:06

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Dr. Cris Alves discusses the latest in cannabis science and industry news for the week of Aug 5 2019. Today he reviews a paper by the Israeli group led by Sraya Koch. Impact of N, P, K, and Humic Acid Supplementation on the Chemical Profile of Medical Cannabis (Cannabis sativa L). Published June 17, 2019 in Frontiers in Plant Science. Additional in…

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Cannabis Genetics: Sativa, Indica and Hemp is there a difference? 30:48

5y ago30:48

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There is an ever-growing list of names for all these seemingly specific strains and plant varieties. But if I asked you to tell me what the chemical profile, type, and origin for OG Kush bought in my neighborhood dispensary was, would you be able to tell me? Cannabis enthusiasts often suggests that there are different plant sub-species, the most co…

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TWICS #3: Terpenes in Cannabis Sativa 4:37

5y ago4:37

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Dr. Cris Alves discusses the latest in cannabis science and industry news for the week of July 29, 2019. Today he reviews a paper by Judith K Booth and Jorg Bohlmann. Terpenes in Cannabis sativa – From plant genome to humans, in the journal Plant Science. Additional information and references: https://cannabisconciencia.org/…

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TWICS #2: Holy Smokes 4:32

5y ago4:32

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Dr. Cris Alves discusses the latest in cannabis science and industry news for the week of July 19, 2019. Today he reviews a paper by Ren et al. The origins of cannabis smoking: chemical residue evidence from the first millennium BCE in the Pamirs, in the journal Science Advances. Additional information and references: https://cannabisconciencia.org…

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Cannabis Landraces: What are they really? 37:19

5y ago37:19

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Many people have been talking about the importance of landraces long before the rise of the modern cannabis industry. Yet, it seems very few people actually know what this term really means. In this episode, we take a look at what a landrace is, it’s origins, uses, and global importance. So, if you’ve ever been curious about the fascinating world o…

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The Science of Supercritical CO2 Extraction 50:04

5y ago50:04

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Supercritical CO2 extraction is one of the most ubiquitous methods for industrial cannabis extraction. But why is that? In the first part of our extraction suite, Dr. Ricardo Rivera, with the help of chemical engineer and producer Dr. Macarena Cataldo, look at the science behind CO2 extraction systems. The benefits, disadvantages, and principals th…

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Marijuana Vs Cannabis Redux 31:51

5y ago31:51

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Description: In this episode Kimit, Maca and Ricardo revisit the long-standing controversy that exists between the term’s marijuana and cannabis. We take a much deeper dive revealing the complex web of social, cultural, and political battles that have been at the heart of the struggle to legitimize this plant and the role Mexico plays in all this. …

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Medical Cannabis from an Emergency Physician’s Perspective 31:35

5y ago31:35

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Dr. Carlos J. Calaf-Garcia gives us his first-hand accounts about what it’s like working with and treating patients using medical cannabis. As an Emergency Physician at NY Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital, Dr. Calaf-Garcia is on the frontlines of patient focused healthcare. With extensive medical expertise both in NYC and across the world, …

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Part Two: Behind The Curtain Of Industrial Cannabis Extraction 22:44

5y ago22:44

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Ever wondered how your cannabis vape-pen cartridge, shatter, or balm was made? Join Dr. Ricardo Rivera as he covers part two of the four most popular industrial cannabis extraction methods and there uses. Demystifying the four most popular extraction techniques: solventless (rosin), hydrocarbon (butane/pentane), supercritical CO2, and ethanol extra…

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Part One: Behind The Curtain Of Industrial Cannabis Extraction 29:15

5y ago29:15

29:15

Ever wondered how your cannabis vape-pen cartridge, shatter, or balm was made? Join Dr. Ricardo Rivera as he covers the four most popular industrial cannabis extraction methods and there uses. Demystifying the four most popular extraction techniques: solventless (rosin), hydrocarbon (butane/pentane), supercritical CO2, and ethanol extraction. On th…

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This Week In Cannabis Science Pilot - Cannabis on suicide and prescriptions 8:47

5y ago8:47

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In this pilot episode, part of the Cannabis Science Podcast, Dr. Cris Alves discusses the latest in cannabis science and industry news for the week of Apr 20, 2019.By Dr. Ricardo Rivera

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The Science of Cannabis Edibles 48:23

5y ago48:23

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Ever wondered what happens to you after eating an edible? Dr. Ricardo Rivera, along with Dr. Macarena Cataldo, and Kimit Sehkon (renowned voice of 100.5 FM CFRO) explore the science of cannabis edibles. We breakdown the different effects edible products have on the body, and the body’s response to the edible’s compounds. It’s everything you need to…

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Cannabis and Parkinson's Disease 31:40

5+ y ago31:40

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In today’s episode, Dr. Rivera, Dr. Cataldo, and Dr. Alves explore the actual therapeutic efficacy of medicinal cannabis for the treatment of Parkinson’s disease. A relatively common neurodegenerative condition, affecting millions of people worldwide, Parkinson’s remains a poorly treated condition with conventional medications. Does cannabis actual…

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